Ugandan solar energy pioneer named 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year
Shifra Ainomugisha, founder of the agri-tech enterprise Solafam, has been named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year. Her work focuses on using AI-driven solar technology to reduce food waste and improve incomes for smallholder farmers in Uganda.
Why it matters
It highlights the impact of youth-led innovation in addressing climate resilience and food security in developing nations.
Shifra Ainomugisha from Uganda has been announced as the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards ceremony in London on 25 June.
The report is a straightforward announcement of an award recipient with no political agenda.
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